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This book examines the "constitutional faith" that has, since 1788, been a central component of American "civil religion." By taking seriously the parallel between wholehearted acceptance of the Constitution and religious faith, Sanford Levinson opens up a host of intriguing ques...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Levinson, Sanford, 1941-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Woodstock : Princeton University Press, 2011, 1988.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Constitutional law > Religious aspects.
Constitutional law.
Constitutional history.
Constitutional law > Moral and ethical aspects.
LAW > Public.
LAW > Constitutional.
Droit constitutionnel > Aspect religieux.
Histoire constitutionnelle > États-Unis.
Droit constitutionnel > Aspect moral > États-Unis.
Constitutional law > Moral and ethical aspects > United States.
Constitutional law > United States.
Constitutional history > United States.
United States.
États-Unis > Histoire constitutionnelle.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book examines the "constitutional faith" that has, since 1788, been a central component of American "civil religion." By taking seriously the parallel between wholehearted acceptance of the Constitution and religious faith, Sanford Levinson opens up a host of intriguing questions about what it means to be American. While some view the Constitution as the central component of an American religion that serves to unite the social order, Levinson maintains that its sacred role can result in conflict, fragmentation, and even war.
Notas:Paperback reissue, with a new afterword, 2011.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (280 pages): illustrations
ISBN:9781400839872

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